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Review of Duality Deck by Tanya Bond

The Duality Deck is a stunning, 26 card oracle deck, created by Tanya Bond. The deck comes in a lovely cloth pouch with a full-color companion booklet. Featuring girls faces on each card, some with animal companions, these cards are full of lush colors and beautiful images that will make your heart go pitter patter!

 Likes:

  • Gentle vibe and easy to read with
  • Gorgeous card backs
  • Beautiful artwork

Dislikes:

  • Only 26 cards (I want more!!!)
  • Card stock is a bit thin

When I first unwrapped my Duality Deck I was so enchanted by the youthful, fresh, feminine vibe of these cards! You really have to see the video (above) to see what I mean. These cards feel playful, yet deep. Girlish, yet wise.

The cards have a glossy finish, are medium sized and are fairly flexible. They aren’t really thick cards, which I don’t mind since it makes them easier to shuffle and handle. But if you’re normally rough and violent with your cards, you will wear this deck out quickly. Treat it like a delicate flower and it will last.

The companion booklet is full color and larger than the typical little booklets that most decks come with, which is a real bonus if you have lousy eyes or just hate squinting.

In the companion booklet, there is a message/blurb for each card. I found the card messages to be wonderfully uplifting and helpful. However, I wish the symbolism in the cards were explained. I found myself wondering why particular images were chosen to represent particular concepts and most of all….what the red dots on the girl’s faces symbolized!

I have been using this deck for a few weeks now and I’m finding it a nice deck to use for my morning daily draws. The cards always feel comforting and it’s just a really nice way to start off the day.

But what’s different about this deck and what I LOVE about it is how much these cards seem to want to dialogue with me! If you’re thinking what the hell is dialoguing? let me tell you. Dialoguing is when you have an imaginary conversation with the figure on the card. It sounds a bit nuts, but hidden wisdom and new ideas are often uncovered this way.

And this deck is super easy to dialogue with because each girl on the card has a distinct and powerful personality. I feel like these girls just have so much to say and so much advice to give!

For example, just now I asked “how can I perk myself up?” (because I’ve been feeling super shitty today) and I got Focus. The girl on the Focus card looked right at me and was like “you need to focus on one task at a time instead of looking at the big picture! You have a bunch of reading to do for your course, now get to it and stop moping about!” Okay, I’m on it!

After spending some time with this deck I feel like I personally know all these girls, like they’re my friends, which kind of sounds creepy now that I’ve written it. I should probably get out more. But really, I feel like I know them now and that’s what really sets this deck apart from some of my others.

I’ve only used this deck for self readings, but I think it would make a fantastic deck for professional readings. I often draw an oracle card at the end of my Tarot readings, just to close the reading and give some parting advice and I think this deck would work beautifully for that due to it’s simplicity and gentleness.

However, I think this deck would be especially good for young people, particularly teen girls, who have an interest in oracle cards – even young kids, provided they aren’t destructive little monsters who mangle everything they can get their sticky mitts on.

Buy this deck if…

  • You are new to Oracle cards and want a deck that feels safe and gentle
  • You are looking for a unique gift for a teen (or for yourself!)
  • You’re looking for a fresh, feminine deck to add to your collection
  • The artwork resonates with you!

To purchase the Duality Deck:

Artist’s website

Etsy shop

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Get Wet Today! Veronica’s Advice for your Weekend…

fridays with veronicaVeronica Noir is an anarchist, International woman of mystery, banana bread lover, frantic scrawler of smut and just happens to be my evil twin/alter ego. And that sneaky little witch has gotten into my Goddess Guidance Oracle Cards again…..

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Goddess Guidance Oracle Cards by Doreen Virtue

The goddess Sulis is here to tell you to “Spend time near water, such as a lake, river, or the ocean, to recharge your batteries.”

OR…..

Get drunk in the bathtub!

But in all seriousness, you really need to drag your ass over to some water. Preferably loud, roaring water like a ferocious river so that your incessant thoughts and the voices of dumbf*cks all around you will be droned out.

There’s something very rejuvenating about massive bodies of water. Have you noticed this?

Your life could be a total shitstorm, but spend a few minutes gazing out at the sea or floating in a lake and you’re all like what was my problem again?

Also, we can learn a lot from water. Water flows. Obstacles be damned. Water is powerful. It’s everywhere. Still water gets slimy and scuzzy.

What kind of body of water are YOU? Are you a raging river, a torrential downpour, a still, calm lake or a magnificent ocean?

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Angel Card for Monday ~ Accept Yourself Now!

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Indigo Angel Oracle Cards by Doreen Virtue

Today’s Angel card is all about Acceptance. Right now, before you do anything else, take a deep breath and say to yourself “everything is as it should be. Everything is unfolding in perfect timing.”

Do you notice a deep, internal relaxation happening when you say that to yourself? Give yourself permission to just accept everything as it is right now. Let go of the pressure to change and improve things.

You may not realize it, but you are perfect as is. Your life is perfect right now, everything that is “supposed” to be happening is and by simply being present you are living your purpose fully.

You don’t have to do anything today but just be. So crack open a beer and put your feet up! (Just kidding). But you totally can if you want.

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Resist the Temptation to Give Advice! (Tuesday)

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Life Purpose Oracle Cards by Doreen Virtue

Today’s card is “counseling” and the message is “you heal with kind words, wise advice and an empathetic ear.”

Someone will ask for your advice today. And here’s the catch….don’t give it! Just listen and be compassionate, but see if you can refrain from telling them what to do.

People say they want your advice, but really they don’t. They want to be heard and understood and then make up their own minds about how to proceed.

Avoid falling into the advice-giver role and you will avoid the annoyance of having your advice ignored! Plus, you will actually be more helpful to your friend in the long run.

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Do It Your Way ~ Message from Saint Germain Oracle Card

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Ascended Masters Oracle Cards by Doreen Virtue

Today’s oracle card message is Work Your Magic! and it comes from Saint-Germain. Focused intentions, a clear mind and connecting your heart with everything you do will serve you well today (and any day for that matter).

But I always snicker a bit when I pull this card. This rendition of Saint Germain reminds me of this guy I used to go to college with who would always pride himself on passing all his classes by putting in the least amount of effort possible. And he got high a lot.

I used to regard him disdainfully, but now I see that he was actually achieving all his goals – better yet, he was doing it his way. So I feel this card is telling us that having goals and a vision is great, but when you set out to achieve things in your own unique way, that is when the magic happens!

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Is Ignorance Really Bliss? Oracle Card Reading for Monday…

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Wild Wisdom of the Faery Oracle by Lucy Cavendish

Today’s Oracle card is Once Was Innocent and it says “Knowledge means change.”

Its impossible for you to gain the information you seek and have things stay the same after. If you want to expand your perceptions, you must first accept that your life will be forever changed.

In the past, you may have been tempted to just bury your head in the sand or put your fingers in your ears and go la la la la la la. But not anymore. Now you are ready to see the big picture.

As you move forward in your life and open your eyes to new possibilities, let go of those old ideas like “what I don’t know can’t hurt me” or “ignorance is bliss”. You can still be wise, in-the-know and blissful – it just takes a little more creativity!

Was there ever a time in your life that you gained knowledge or experience you wish you hadn’t? Or do you feel a sense of resistance to knowing “the truth” about things? Feel free to share in the comments below!

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Oracle Card Reading for Monday

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Wild Wisdom of the Faery Oracle by Lucy Cavendish and Selina Fenech

I used my new favorite deck Wild Wisdom of the Faery Oracle for today’s reading and I got Storykeeper. Her message is “tell your story, legacy, write your wisdom.”

You have a story to tell! Don’t deprive the world of your personal wisdom and humorous insights into life. Write down your ideas as your story is meant to be told.

Likewise, you will learn so much from reading about other’s stories. Biographies in particular can be an enlightening and inspiring read. As you honor other’s stories and experiences you also honor your own – just don’t forget to share your story as well!

Make time today to sit with pen and paper and ask yourself: what story do I want to share with the world? or, If you could only tell one story and you knew that thousands of people would hear it, what would you say? What message do you want to get across?

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Medicine Woman ~ Oracle Card for Monday

Goddess Guidance Oracle Cards by Doreen Virtue

This week will be all about healing and being open to the powerful energies that are available to you right now.

Being a channel for energy means that you do not have to struggle or strive, but just sit back, relax and remain open. Let healing energy flow through you and re-energize your system.

Sit for a few minutes and visualize a gentle rainstorm of healing energy wash over you. Intend for this energy to wash away any negative, heavy energies so that your most powerful self can emerge.

Today is a great day to do activities that make you feel empowered, strong and in the flow of life – such as dancing, running or swimming in the ocean at night.

*My weekly forecast video is now up and you can see it here (when I originally sent out the email yesterday, the video wasn’t showing up- my apologies!)

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